Speculation surrounding Prince Harry’s potential return to the royal fold has been quashed following his scathing remarks directed at two senior members of the royal family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have found themselves on the outs with the monarchy since stepping down as working royals in 2020.
Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir, in which he reportedly criticizes Prince William and Camilla, has further strained relations, making a reconciliation seem increasingly improbable.
Royal correspondent Valentine Lowe remarked that Prince Harry’s public attacks on Prince William and Camilla have created an insurmountable barrier to his reintegration into the royal family.
Describing Camilla as a “villain” and accusing her of leaking stories to the press, Prince Harry’s revelations have cast a shadow over any hopes of a reunion with his estranged brother and stepmother.
Despite Prince Harry’s reported eagerness to mend fences and even offer his services for temporary royal duties, Buckingham Palace swiftly dismissed any notion of his return.
Katie Nicholl from Vanity Fair cited a source indicating that plans are in place to cover royal engagements in case the king is unable to fulfill his duties, with no involvement of Prince Harry in the foreseeable future.
The rift between Prince William and Prince Harry appears to be widening, with little communication between the brothers.
The prospect of Prince Harry resuming his royal responsibilities on behalf of the king seems far-fetched, as the source highlighted the implausibility of Prince William endorsing such a scenario.
Traditionally, in the absence of the monarch, the duty of carrying out royal functions falls to key advisors, including the consort and the next four heirs to the throne.
However, recent adjustments have expanded this circle to include Princess Anne and Prince Edward, omitting Prince Harry from the immediate lineup.
Amidst the ongoing turmoil, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on Prince Harry’s royal status and its repercussions on Meghan Markle’s title.
Speculation regarding Prince Harry’s citizenship switch to American has surfaced, following an interview where a royal family member expressed interest while in Canada, adding further complexity to the already convoluted narrative surrounding the Sussexes.
In light of these developments, Prince Harry’s return to the royal realm seems increasingly remote, as the repercussions of his candid revelations continue to reverberate within the monarchy.
The once-unbreakable bond between the brothers now appears fractured beyond repair, leaving the prospect of a royal reconciliation hanging by a thread.